Sweet & Sour sauce vs Sweet & Sour stir fry sauce
Overall, Sweet & Sour sauce has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Sweet & Sour sauce | Sweet & Sour stir fry sauce |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 69 kcal | 132 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 13 g | 28.2 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | — |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| Additives | 1 | 2 |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Sweet & Sour sauce has 48% fewer calories (69 kcal vs 132 kcal).
- Sweet & Sour sauce has 54% less sugar (13 g vs 28.2 g).
- Sweet & Sour sauce has 67% less salt (0.4 g vs 1.2 g).
- Sweet & Sour sauce has the better Nutri-Score.
Ingredients
Sweet & Sour sauce
ingredients water, tomatoes (13%), sugar, onion (9,9%), carrot (8,4%), vinegar, pineapple (3,5%), green pepper (3,3%), modified maize starch, red pepper (1,9%), salt, colour (paprika extract), spices,
Sweet & Sour stir fry sauce
Water, Sugar, White Rice Vinegar (11%), Concentrated Tomato Paste (4%), Modified Maize Starch, Pineapple (2%), Ginger Purée (2%), Pineapple Juice 1,5%), Concentrated Pineapple juice (1.5%), Salt, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Paprika Extract.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Sweet & Sour sauce or Sweet & Sour stir fry sauce?
Overall, Sweet & Sour sauce has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Sweet & Sour sauce has fewer calories: 69 kcal versus 132 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Sweet & Sour sauce has less sugar: 13 g versus 28.2 g per 100 g.